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“I must beg you to indulge me in the matter of hyphens… You will find that I have marked out a great many in the proofs. We arein danger of Germanizing our printing by using them so much, and I have a very decided preference in the matter.” quote by Woodrow Wilson
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“I must beg you to indulge me in the matter of hyphens… You will find that I have marked out a great many in the proofs. We arein danger of Germanizing our printing by using them so much, and I have a very decided preference in the matter.”

Woodrow Wilson

About This Quote

Excessive hyphen use risks over‑Germanizing printing; the author prefers a restrained style.

In simple terms: Too many hyphens harm readability.

Key Takeaway

Use hyphens sparingly.

Themes

writing style punctuation editing

Mood

analytical practical

Type

technical reflective

When to use this quote

  • academic publishing
  • book design
  • journalistic editing

Key Concepts

linguistic clarity historical printing practices authorial preference

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does punctuation affect reader comprehension?
  • When is hyphenation essential?
A Different Perspective

Changing style may alienate readers.

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